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Dealing With Worries And Stress By Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al -Munajjid
One may feel many regrets or worries about life's daily affairs. The life of this temporary world is full of stress and anxiety for what has happened in the past, what will happen in the future, or for what is going on at present. Things of the past cause grief, thoughts of the future cause worry, and one gets anxious about things of concern at present.
Analyzing the causes of such feelings determines the remedy for them. Consulting the guidance of the Holy Qur’an and thinking positively are the essential means of solving such problems. For example, if one commits a sin, the remedy is to repent and do all that entails. If one loves the worldly desires too much, the cure is in reminding oneself of the realities of this life and the hereafter, and so on.
The author of this book points out in detail different types of worries and anxiety, quoting examples from the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah, and offers practical remedies and solutions for them.
Analyzing the causes of such feelings determines the remedy for them. Consulting the guidance of the Holy Qur’an and thinking positively are the essential means of solving such problems. For example, if one commits a sin, the remedy is to repent and do all that entails. If one loves the worldly desires too much, the cure is in reminding oneself of the realities of this life and the hereafter, and so on.
The author of this book points out in detail different types of worries and anxiety, quoting examples from the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah, and offers practical remedies and solutions for them.
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96 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid
61 books49 followersShaykh Munajjid ( محمد صالح المنجد) was born on 30/12/1380 AH.
He attended elementary, middle and secondary schools in Riyadh.
Then he moved to Dhahraan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and completed his university studies there.
He attended the study circles of the following shaykhs:
Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baaz.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen
Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan al-Jibreen
The one from whom he learnt the most was Shaykh ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Naasir al-Barraak.
He learned precise Qur’aan recitation from Shaykh Sa‘eed Aal ‘Abdullah.
Other shaykhs from whom he learnt include:
Shaykh Saalih ibn Fawzaan Aal Fawzaan, Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn Muhammad al-Ghunaymaan, Shaykh Muhammad Ould Sidi al-Habeeb ash-Shanqeeti, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Muhsin az-Zaamil, and Shaykh ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Saalih al-Mahmoud.
The one from whom he learnt the most through question-and-answer sessions was Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him). His relationship with him lasted for fifteen years and he is the one who encouraged him to start teaching and preaching, and he wrote to the Centre for Da ‘wah and Irshaad in Dammam, asking them to let him work with them, giving lectures, khutbahs and classes. Because of Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him), he became a khateeb, imam and lecturer.
Da‘wah activities:
Imam and khateeb at ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez Mosque in al-Khobar;
He has taught a number of Islamic classes, in which he taught from texts such as the following:
• Tafseer Ibn Katheer
• Sharh Saheeh al-Bukhaari (Commentary on Saheeh al-Bukhaari)
• Fataawa Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah
• Sharh Sunan at-Tirmidhi
• Sharh Kitaab at-Tawheed li’sh-Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhaab
• Sharh ‘Umdat al-Ahkaam fi’l-Fiqh li’l-al-Haafiz ‘Abd al-Ghani al-Maqdisi
• Sharh Kitaab Manhaj as-Saalikeen fi’l-Fiqh li’sh-Shaykh as-Sa‘di.
He gives lectures on Wednesdays and monthly classes in Riyadh and Jeddah. He also has two programs on the al-Qur’an al-Kareem channel: Bayna an-Nabi salla Allahu ‘alahi wa sallam wa Ashaabihi (Between the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and his Companions), Saturdays, 2.05 pm; and Khutuwaat ‘ala Tareeq al-Islaah (Steps Towards Reform), Wednesdays, 1.00 pm, repeated on Mondays, 6.45 pm.
He has also contributed to TV programs and tapes on different subjects, amounting to more than 4500 audio hours over 23 years.
He has also written a number of books, including:
1. Koonu ‘ala al-Khayr A‘waanan (Cooperate in doing good)
2. The Muslim Home - 40 Recommendations
3. 33 Ways of Developing Khushoo in prayer
4. The Prophet’s Methods for Correcting People’s Mistakes
5. 70 Matters Related to Fasting
6. Dealing with Worries and Stress
7. Disallowed Matters
8. Prohibitions that are taken too lightly
9. What you should do in the following situations
10. Weakness of Faith
11. Means of Steadfastness: Standing Firm in Islam
12. I Want to Repent, But…
13. Problems and Solutions
14. Siraa‘ ma‘a ash-Shahawaat (Fighting Whims and Desires)
Shaykh al-Munajjid set up the Islam Q&A website (islamqa.info) in 1996 CE and has continued running it until now.
He is also the supervisor of the Islam Web Site (islam.ws) which includes eight sites.
He is also the supervisor of the Zad Group, which is involved in Islamic education and da ‘wah, with activities in the fields of mobile phones, telecoms, production, broadcasting, TV and publishing.
He attended elementary, middle and secondary schools in Riyadh.
Then he moved to Dhahraan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and completed his university studies there.
He attended the study circles of the following shaykhs:
Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baaz.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen
Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan al-Jibreen
The one from whom he learnt the most was Shaykh ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Naasir al-Barraak.
He learned precise Qur’aan recitation from Shaykh Sa‘eed Aal ‘Abdullah.
Other shaykhs from whom he learnt include:
Shaykh Saalih ibn Fawzaan Aal Fawzaan, Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn Muhammad al-Ghunaymaan, Shaykh Muhammad Ould Sidi al-Habeeb ash-Shanqeeti, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Muhsin az-Zaamil, and Shaykh ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Saalih al-Mahmoud.
The one from whom he learnt the most through question-and-answer sessions was Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him). His relationship with him lasted for fifteen years and he is the one who encouraged him to start teaching and preaching, and he wrote to the Centre for Da ‘wah and Irshaad in Dammam, asking them to let him work with them, giving lectures, khutbahs and classes. Because of Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him), he became a khateeb, imam and lecturer.
Da‘wah activities:
Imam and khateeb at ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez Mosque in al-Khobar;
He has taught a number of Islamic classes, in which he taught from texts such as the following:
• Tafseer Ibn Katheer
• Sharh Saheeh al-Bukhaari (Commentary on Saheeh al-Bukhaari)
• Fataawa Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah
• Sharh Sunan at-Tirmidhi
• Sharh Kitaab at-Tawheed li’sh-Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhaab
• Sharh ‘Umdat al-Ahkaam fi’l-Fiqh li’l-al-Haafiz ‘Abd al-Ghani al-Maqdisi
• Sharh Kitaab Manhaj as-Saalikeen fi’l-Fiqh li’sh-Shaykh as-Sa‘di.
He gives lectures on Wednesdays and monthly classes in Riyadh and Jeddah. He also has two programs on the al-Qur’an al-Kareem channel: Bayna an-Nabi salla Allahu ‘alahi wa sallam wa Ashaabihi (Between the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and his Companions), Saturdays, 2.05 pm; and Khutuwaat ‘ala Tareeq al-Islaah (Steps Towards Reform), Wednesdays, 1.00 pm, repeated on Mondays, 6.45 pm.
He has also contributed to TV programs and tapes on different subjects, amounting to more than 4500 audio hours over 23 years.
He has also written a number of books, including:
1. Koonu ‘ala al-Khayr A‘waanan (Cooperate in doing good)
2. The Muslim Home - 40 Recommendations
3. 33 Ways of Developing Khushoo in prayer
4. The Prophet’s Methods for Correcting People’s Mistakes
5. 70 Matters Related to Fasting
6. Dealing with Worries and Stress
7. Disallowed Matters
8. Prohibitions that are taken too lightly
9. What you should do in the following situations
10. Weakness of Faith
11. Means of Steadfastness: Standing Firm in Islam
12. I Want to Repent, But…
13. Problems and Solutions
14. Siraa‘ ma‘a ash-Shahawaat (Fighting Whims and Desires)
Shaykh al-Munajjid set up the Islam Q&A website (islamqa.info) in 1996 CE and has continued running it until now.
He is also the supervisor of the Islam Web Site (islam.ws) which includes eight sites.
He is also the supervisor of the Zad Group, which is involved in Islamic education and da ‘wah, with activities in the fields of mobile phones, telecoms, production, broadcasting, TV and publishing.
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October 1, 2019
This book is so well written sequentially it really makes one wonder how did the writer get it so right! Its islamqa's founder Mohammed Salih Al Munajjid! He explains wonderfully how to heal the hurt, live in the moment, and find gratitude to ground our everyday. What I really loved is the tips he included in the last portion of this small book. THEY ARE PRACTICAL! They are never practical ever in the other books. But really it made me think about my life, my routine, our potential and the hurt we nurse. Its a very calm and wise piece. No schisms or kitschy mumbo-jumbo/new catchphrases/magic words included.
ITS VERY PRACTICAL. and that's the best thing about it.
ITS VERY PRACTICAL. and that's the best thing about it.
May 17, 2020
Antara intipati utama buku ini adalah pengurusan stress dari perspektif islam.Ia merangkumi semua aspek mengapa kita sebagai manusia menghadapi masalah dan bagaimana kita menguruskan masalah dengan baik.
May 12, 2020
This book is talking and cure to whoever in distressed and how Islam help us to deal and heal from our worries and stress. Please I beg everyone get this book!
February 25, 2022
Just simple book about stress and worries. Good example and method to handle the stress. Good example related with our Prophet method and advice related with topic. Simpel and straight to the point.
June 5, 2024
A good book for the religious aspect of treatment of mental scarcity. After 2 years abandoning it because I got triggered, I gave this book another chance.
This book is written by a religious person hence it is not fair to judge based on our current dynamic state. It has black and white features like fiqh which stated the road of the faith (gratefulness, joy) vs the road of Satan (distress, grief, sadness). Technically it's not suitable to label feelings based on positive or negative. Feelings also come in various spectrums and deserve to exist regardless. We need to learn to feel all the feelings and do the right things (not impulsively by the way we feel).
By right this book deserves acknowledgement, which was written about how Prophet and sahabah undergo distress, anxiety. Provided the points about dealing with uneasy feelings had been explored clearly. It's practical to practice the tips and duas in this book.
However in medicine, mind also has its pathologies hence we must treat it accordingly by meeting the doctors. The question here: does the sahabah feel intense distress to the point of reaching pathology that hinders them to function as a human the way that people with major depressive disorder can't even wake up from bed?
To treat mental disorders, they require a holistic approach and this book might help in the religious or spiritual aspect of wellness.
This book is written by a religious person hence it is not fair to judge based on our current dynamic state. It has black and white features like fiqh which stated the road of the faith (gratefulness, joy) vs the road of Satan (distress, grief, sadness). Technically it's not suitable to label feelings based on positive or negative. Feelings also come in various spectrums and deserve to exist regardless. We need to learn to feel all the feelings and do the right things (not impulsively by the way we feel).
By right this book deserves acknowledgement, which was written about how Prophet and sahabah undergo distress, anxiety. Provided the points about dealing with uneasy feelings had been explored clearly. It's practical to practice the tips and duas in this book.
However in medicine, mind also has its pathologies hence we must treat it accordingly by meeting the doctors. The question here: does the sahabah feel intense distress to the point of reaching pathology that hinders them to function as a human the way that people with major depressive disorder can't even wake up from bed?
To treat mental disorders, they require a holistic approach and this book might help in the religious or spiritual aspect of wellness.
May 24, 2016
Bagi kita yang hidupnya sering diliputi oleh kabut kecemasan ataupun kekhawatiran akan jodoh, rezeki, kuliah, pekerjaan, keluarga dan apa pun itu, ada baiknya menelaah lembar demi lembar buku yang ditulis oleh Syaikh Shalih al-Munajjid ini. Ada sekitar 22 macam terapi yang didasarkan pada petunjuk agung umat Islam, yakni Qur'an dan Sunnah yang dengan izin Allah bisa kita aplikasikan untuk mengusir jauh-jauh kecemasan ataupun kekhawatiran yang melanda.
April 12, 2022
I actually love this book 🤍 I found answers I have been looking for. An eye-opening for me. Look simple but means a lot to me tho. It is an easy reading, the points are easy to understand. There are many stories of our Prophet, Caliph and his other friends. A lot of du'as to which can help us to relieve from stress and anxiety, insyaAllahh.
May 1, 2022
Short,simple, easy to understand and straight to the point. Love the stories of of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH and the sahabah in dealing with stress and worries. Also love the Quranic verses and all the hadith shared regarding this issue
November 25, 2022
Bagus, walaupun bukunya tipis dan kecil tapi penulis mengkhususkan terapi yang bisa dilakukan dengan mudah agar bisa diterapkan siapapun.
Kecemasan akan selalu ada dalam kehidupan dan untuk mengatasinya sederhana. Caranya? Baca aja bukunya 😁
Kecemasan akan selalu ada dalam kehidupan dan untuk mengatasinya sederhana. Caranya? Baca aja bukunya 😁
February 22, 2021
This book will teach you the Islamic ways of dealing with stress and anxiety.
Nice book.
I have finished Sheikh Munajjid's 6 books with this one. Alhamdulillah.
Nice book.
I have finished Sheikh Munajjid's 6 books with this one. Alhamdulillah.
October 20, 2021
I enjoyed reading this for fun, has helped me through dealing with my day to day struggle as a student. Its a good self-help book.
March 26, 2023
This book’s been collecting dust on my shelf for 5 years ☠️ i’m sooo glad i picked this book up it’s so gooddd
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